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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1951

Page

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X-ray survey seeks volunteer typists in Bristol

The Bristol health project calls for volunteer typists for the Rhodes Island Department of Health mobile x-ray unit. Oscar Rishe announces, with Mrs. Adele Sturdevant and Miss Doris Bullock supervising, schedules span May 18 to May 26 across plants and Andrews School.

Oscar Rishe Adele Sturdevant Doris Bullock Sturdevant Robert Miller Henry Serbst Emil Dubuc Mary Garvin Harley Tingley Moses Moore J. F. Connell Natalie Herreshoff Christine Diodati Mary Ann Velleca Elsie Estrella Vivian Fojo Dolores Camara Theresa Cordei Joan Ferreira Dorothy Arruda Bernice Callan Peggy Connor Mary Sardinha Eleanor Coccio Mary Bettencourt Mary Lou Malafronte Bernice Manchester Bristol District Nursing Association Bristol Rhodes Island Department of Health Frank A. Merlino Carr Manufacturing Co Collins & Aikman Company U .S. Rubber Company Bristol Lace Works Dixon Lubricating Saddle Company

Clark Defends Former Council Over Sewer Bond Issue

Dr. Samuel D. Clark rebuts claims by Lucien Capone that the prior town administration failed to present a full report on the $500,000 sewer bond financing. He says negotiations were preliminary and cites bank contacts and committee work as basis for decisions.

Clark Council Capone Paul A. Herzig Auto First National Bank of Boston Paul C. Millemaggi Lucien Capone William Angevine Jamess. Coles Capt. Herzig Samuel D. Clark Old Town Council Rhode Island Eugene F. Cochran First National Bank Edward Leahy C. B. Rockwell Henry Wood

Teachers Hearing Hawaii Talk by Local Pastor

The Bristol Teachers Association held its regular meeting in Andrew's Memorial Auditorium with James R. Sullivan presiding. The Rev. Frederick F. Driftmier of the First Congregational Church gave an illustrated talk on Hawaii to the group.

Bristol Teachers’ Association Hawaii Frederick F. Driftmier First Congregational Church Andrew's Memorial Auditorium James R. Sullivan

Americanism Program Set Sunday at Colt Memorial High

Admiral Gilbert C. Hoover will host the I Am An American Program on Sunday at 2 30 p m on Colt Memorial High School front steps. Student speakers include Russell Bray Delphine Oliver Michael Munroe Mary Louise Teixeira John Pivin and Elena Proto. Mrs Bernard McHugh and Gilbert Neeves also speak on American themes.

Gilbert C. Hoover American Legion Colt Memorial High School Russell Bray Delphine Oliver Michael Munroe Mary Louise Teixeira John Pivin Elena Proto Bernard McHugh America Gilbert Neeves

Ennis Bisbano Recovering After Barrington Crash

Ennis Bisbano 21 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Bisbano 49 Richmond Street is back home after a hospital stay from injuries suffered when his car left County Road in Barrington Sunday April 15 He has a broken jaw loose teeth and braces in his mouth A benefit dance for him is planned by the Rangers Drum and Bugle Corps at GAR Hall June 1 Bisbane previously played with the Rangers and Colt High School band He thanks readers for cards sent during his recovery.

Ennis Bisbano Joseph Bisbano Richmond Street County Road Barrington Rangers Gar Hall Bisbane Colt High School The Phoenix

Board To Canvass List Of Voters

The town council will sit as a board of canvassers at the council's regular meeting Thursday night to canvass the list of voters for the special election on amending the state constitution set for Friday May 25.

PTA Final Meeting of Season Set for May 17 at Colt Memorial

The Parent-Teacher Association will hold its final meeting of the season on Thursday May 17 at 745 p m in Colt Memorial auditorium. Demonstrations and exhibits by Guiteras Junior High and Colt Senior High students will showcase household arts for girls and industrial arts for boys.

PTA Parent - Teacher Association Colt Memorial Auditorium Guiteras Junior High School Colt Senior High School Helen Gallo James R. Sullivan Alice Pahline Hector Bellavance

Librarians And Teachers Attend Annual Meeting

Town school librarians and teachers joined the New England School Library Association meeting in Newton Massachusetts on May 12. Attendees included Miss Mary E Carmone and Miss Helen F Horton social studies teachers and Miss Jessie Molasky librarian from Guiteras Memorial School. They toured the public library system boys and girls library and visits to senior and junior high school libraries and Cabot School elementary library where 5th and 6th graders demonstrated their school library operations. Through their student council they discuss arising problems.

New England School Library Association Newton Mass Mary E. Carmone Helen F. Horton Jessie Molasky Guiteras Memorial School Public Cabot School

Opening of King Philip Little League Parade Saturday May 19

King Philip Little League starts its season with a parade from the YMCA to Guiteras Field on Saturday May 19. 156 boys aged 8 to 12 will wear uniforms while tag sales run Thursday and Friday to finance the event.

King Philip Little League King Philip YMCA Guiteras Field Boy Scout Vincent Santo Roger W. Pigeon King Philip Little Capt. Herzig John Carmone

King Philip Little League No Local Payroll Statement

The Phoenix reports there is no paid staff locally for the King Philip Little League. Only a small paid team exists at National Headquarters, funded by $10 annual dues that cover rule books and organizing guides. Local sponsors and donors fund operations with every cent going to league activities.

The Phoenix King Philip Little League

Zoning Board Tackles Three Controversies in Session

Fourth of July plans advance with Army Navy and National Guard officials ready to participate. Attor ney General J Howard McGrath Senator John Pastore and Representative Aime J Forand expected to attend. Guard units AAA AW Bn 88th Army band 102nd ACW Squadron 152nd Fighter Squadron and navy events including a model carrier at Quonset Point tentatively on display. Miss Jean St Angelo to read the Declaration of Independence after the parade with a $300 prize for the antique division. more details to come.

Army Navy National Guard J. Howard McGrath U. S John O. Pastore Aime J. Forand Hewlett Thebaud First Naval District Bristol James A. Murphy Roswell S. Bosworth, Jr 243Rd Aaa AW 88Th Army Band 102Nd Aircraft Control and Warning Squadron 152Nd Quonset Point Naval Air Station Quonset Jean St. Angelo

Zoning Board Rules Illegal Permit For Bayside Builder

The Zoning Board of Review found that Anthony Del Toro’s building permit from George Hibbert was invalid and upheld appeals from three residents over Hibbert’s permit. Residents criticized John La Fazia’s 50 by 118 foot lot house citing height and setback violations and demanded enforcement guidance from the town solicitor. The group urged inspection clarity on the 35 foot height limit while Nappi was authorized to proceed with plumbing display plans under conditions.

Zoning Board of Review Anthony del Toro Wood Street George Hibbert Bayside Shores John la Fazia Defiance Hibbert Bailey Otis M. Bailey la Fazia Ascoli Licien Capone

Tenor and Soprano to Give Joint Recital at St Michael's

Gloria Gargani from Cranston and Carl E Nelson from Boston will present a joint recital at St Michael's Parish House on Sunday night May 20 at 8 o clock to aid the bazaar fund Rita Breault Paul of Boston will play accompaniments Gargani has sung in New England churches and studied in Newport Boston and New York Nelson born in Boston to Swedish parents has a long concert career after military service and studies in New York Boston and with Maestro Jompulsky both artists are praised for their technical skill dramatic touch and pianissimo color

Gloria Gargani Cranston Carl E. Nelson Boston St. Michael’s Bazaar Fund Rita Breault Paul Miss Gargani New England Emma Beldan Newport Cheloff Jompulsky New York St. Michael’s Church Carl Nelson Gargani New York City Chaloff School of Music

Hong Kong Long Gown Divides Rich and Poor

A Chinese World article notes in Hong Kong two long gown types reflect wealth status with sedan chairs and feather fans for the rich while the unkempt are shunned. It also highlights how Hong Kong blends East and West through language and education, stressing practicality and pursuit of external fashions.

Hong Kong Red China Hsu Kai-yu San Francisco Hong Mr. Hsu Hong ‘Kong

Unclear OCR fragment on London silk shirts and commerce

Fragmentary text mentions London silk shirts Hong Kong consumer goods and American shorts. Lacking coherent facts, the item reads like an OCR garble about fashion and trade without a discernible event or outcomes. No named individuals or organizations verified.

London Merciar Ane Hong Kong

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Andrews School Teachers’ Association Ruth Roman McCambridge Zachary Scott David Wayne Joe Tom Ewell Willie Mars George, Montgomery, Paula Corday Loretta Young, Barry Sullivan Guiteras Ai Little League Billy” Hughes King Philip League U.S. Army Navy Guard Washington St. Michael's Somerset Tonite Stratton Technicolor Fred Astaire Jane Powell Robert Taylor PHOS Peking Londe Hong Koon
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